India is set to introduce a new suite of digital health platforms aimed at improving access to healthcare services, strengthening data exchange and supporting a more connected health ecosystem. On 29 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda will launch several initiatives including Aarogya Setu 2.0, an upgraded Ayushman mobile application, and new digital infrastructure for health claims and data standards. The initiatives are designed to advance the country’s digital public health infrastructure and improve interoperability across the healthcare system.
According to the official announcement, the initiatives have been developed under the National Health Authority (NHA) and the National EHR Standards Resource Centre (NRCeS). They aim to expand healthcare access, streamline administrative processes and support secure data sharing among healthcare providers, insurers and digital platforms across India.
Aarogya Setu 2.0 Introduces Personal Health Record Capabilities
The launch of Aarogya Setu 2.0 marks a major upgrade to the widely used application introduced during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The new version functions as a comprehensive personal health record (PHR) platform, enabling citizens to manage and share digital health information through a single interface.
The application will allow users to create and manage their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), access and share digital health records with consent, and receive AI‑driven health insights and smart reports. It will also support integration with wearable devices, appointment and outpatient registration through scan-and-register functions, hospital payments through scan-and-pay services, medication reminders and family health management tools.
In addition, the platform enables users to locate nearby healthcare providers, ambulance services, blood banks and Jan Aushadhi centres. Citizens will also be able to access services related to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM‑JAY), including searching for empanelled hospitals and viewing policy and wallet information.
Enhanced Ayushman App and Chatbot to Support Beneficiaries
An upgraded Ayushman mobile application will provide beneficiaries of the AB PM‑JAY programme with access to essential services in one place. The application will support eligibility verification, Ayushman card services, treatment history, hospital information and grievance redressal.
The government will also introduce Ayushman Sarathi, a WhatsApp-based chatbot designed to help beneficiaries interact with PM‑JAY services through a conversational interface. The chatbot is intended to simplify access to scheme-related services and improve last-mile delivery of healthcare benefits.
Digital Infrastructure to Streamline Health Claims Processing
Among the key system-level initiatives is the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), a digital public infrastructure that enables standardised data exchange for health insurance claims. The platform will support the sharing of claims information between healthcare providers and insurers across public and private programmes, helping to reduce administrative burdens and accelerate claims processing.
NHA will also introduce a technical utility that converts insurers’ policy data into standardised Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) bundles. This aims to ensure consistent and error‑free creation of insurance scheme information, improving interoperability and reducing manual processing in the health claims system.
Expanding Interoperable Digital Health Networks
The initiatives also include the national rollout of the Unified Health Interface (UHI), which connects digital applications with healthcare providers through a shared data exchange framework. The interface is designed to simplify the process of discovering and accessing healthcare services across platforms.
To support digital adoption among healthcare providers, the government will introduce e‑Sushrut Clinic, a plug‑and‑play clinic management solution. The system enables healthcare providers to digitise clinical workflows, maintain electronic health records and integrate with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission ecosystem.
India’s broader digital transformation agenda has also included initiatives to strengthen connectivity and advanced digital infrastructure, such as national efforts to accelerate next‑generation communications networks through projects like research on 6G and advanced networks. These developments provide the technological foundations that support data-intensive services, including digital health platforms.
New Standards and Registries for Health Data Interoperability
Several data standardisation initiatives will accompany the platform launches. A national Drug Registry will establish uniform coding for medicines across digital health systems, improving prescribing accuracy, medication dispensing and health data exchange.
The government will also introduce Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI), a nationally adapted subset of international laboratory standards developed by NRCeS. These codes enable consistent representation of laboratory observations and clinical information, allowing hospitals, laboratories and digital platforms to exchange laboratory data more effectively.
Complementing these efforts, the Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS) will provide access to standardised healthcare terminology, code systems and value sets. Together, the Drug Registry, CLCI and BHTS aim to establish a common language for digital health services across India.
These initiatives form part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), which seeks to build a unified digital health infrastructure for the country. By strengthening interoperability, improving data quality and enabling more efficient health service delivery, the programme aims to support more accessible and affordable healthcare for citizens.
This article is created with the assistance of OpenGov AI.